What did you shop against the Stinger?

[Ruturaj]

Seriously considered:
Used Hyundai Genesis
Used GS 350
New WRX

Semi-seriously considered:
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD

Casually considered:
Miata
Genesis Coupe
MDX

 

[Johnni]

I was debating about getting the 2018 civic type R until they give me the $10,000 mark up on top of the MSRP $36,000 46,000 + tax and fee. I was sad and decide to watch TV and saw the KIA Stinger commercial. Long story short, I got a Micro Blue GT in my garage and save $.

 

[Ritz]

I'm now also looking into the Genesis G70 Sport AWD with 3.3L turbo. It seems to be a slightly shorter Stinger with a trunk rather than a hatch and more attention to "luxury" and fit/finish for about the same money. I wonder if all the tuner folks posting here are also creating product for that platform given that it's a clone of the Stinger drivetrain.

 

[TwistedOrca]

Ignot Silver 2018 Mustang GT: 401a Package 6 speed.

Needed a 4 door, for possible little ones coming. Stinger had balls, styling, accessories...and must not forget the Ceramic color...just fit us for right now

 

[Ritz]

Ignot Silver 2018 Mustang GT: 401a Package 6 speed.

Needed a 4 door, for possible little ones coming. Stinger had balls, styling, accessories...and must not forget the Ceramic color...just fit us for right now

Yeah, I had a 2015 GT w/6sp also. I really miss that car...best bang for the buck for a performance car these days...think I paid 28k for mine in 2015. My "compromise" was a switch to the 485hp charger two years later (two toddlers at that point). That got me the big trunk, extra 2 doors, and was just as fast. I'm primarily looking at the Stinger/G70 as winter transportation. Previously, I'd done that in an Audi, but I don't feel like dropping 80-100k+ on another A8L or S6/S7.

Cheers!

 

[TwistedOrca]

Yeah, I had a 2015 GT w/6sp also. I really miss that car...best bang for the buck for a performance car these days...think I paid 28k for mine in 2015. My "compromise" was a switch to the 485hp charger two years later (two toddlers at that point). That got me the big trunk, extra 2 doors, and was just as fast. I'm primarily looking at the Stinger/G70 as winter transportation. Previously, I'd done that in an Audi, but I don't feel like dropping 80-100k+ on another A8L or S6/S7.

Cheers!

Agreed, damn thing is that they just aren't reliable either.

 

[PythonNF]

2018 Audi S5 sportback
2018 Infiniti Q50
2018 Buick GS
2018 BMW 440i GC

I liked the looks of the Stinger better than all of the above.

 

[DJTosin]

Currently in the early stages now. This is the preliminary list:

BMW 440i GC
BMW M340i
Audi S5 Sportback
Golf Type R
Infiniti Q50S Red Sport
Mercedes C43

Will throw all of these into a spreadsheet along with check boxes for my desired features and amenities. That spreadsheet coupled with my test drive experience will determine the winner.

Hint: Stinger is currently way ahead, on paper.